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Matson, Robinswood and White City

About

Matson, Robinswood and White City ward sits on the southern edge of Gloucester, characterised by residential estates built largely in the post-war period. The area is dominated by housing, with a mix of terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and several low-rise apartment blocks. Its layout is practical, with local shops and services concentrated along Matson Avenue and surrounding streets to serve the community's daily needs.

The ward's most prominent feature is Robinswood Hill, a large limestone outcrop offering extensive green space with walking paths and views over the city. This open countryside contrasts with the urban housing below. The area also contains several primary schools and community centres, which function as focal points for local activities and social support networks within the neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average Matson, Robinswood and White City has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 36.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Matson, Robinswood and White City is £43,909 per year. There are 4 schools in Matson, Robinswood and White City: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Matson, Robinswood and White City is home to around 9,962 people, with a population density of about 2,152.6 per km².

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

114

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Matson, Robinswood and White City Population

9,962

Population density

2,152.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

64.04(+92%)

Anti-social behaviour

20.78(+39%)

Public order

10.34(+58%)

Criminal damage and arson

9.74(+50%)

Other theft

7.03(+25%)

South West average

Demographics

British

7,771

77.99%

Other White

558

5.6%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

321

3.22%

African

264

2.65%

Caribbean

244

2.45%

Total population: 9,964

Economics

No qualifications

2,026

26.14%

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,516

19.56%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,223

15.78%

Level 3 (A level)

1,175

15.16%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

1,115

14.38%

Total 16+ residents: 7,752

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,104

26.01%

Owns outright

951

22.41%

Social rents from council

891

20.99%

Other social rented

783

18.45%

Private landlord or letting agency

433

10.2%

Total households: 4,244

Property prices in Matson, Robinswood and White City

Median price£250,000

Price per sq ft£288

Sales (last 12 months)101

Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £318K

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £288 per square foot) in Matson, Robinswood and White City area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £472,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Matson, Robinswood and White City over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	23	£350,000	£330	£301,000	£328,750	£376,000	£404,500
Semi-Detached	47	£252,000	£288	£201,500	£225,000	£273,750	£341,722
Terraced	26	£210,000	£257	£155,500	£184,875	£232,500	£288,750
Flats	5	£95,000	£179	£84,400	£90,000	£95,000	£105,400

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Matson, Robinswood and White City

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Matson, Robinswood and White City.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£230,000	£80,000	£158,000	£141,225
2017	£248,000	£87,000	£172,000	£142,000
2018	£286,000	£89,500	£178,475	£154,000
2019	£275,000	£88,000	£179,500	£153,000
2020	£225,000	£101,500	£207,500	£165,000
2021	£327,000	£99,000	£200,000	£170,000
2022	£310,000	£97,000	£230,000	£190,000
2023	£307,500	£119,750	£240,000	£190,000
2024	£325,000	£92,000	£249,000	£205,000
2025	£350,000	£95,000	£265,996	£203,000
2026	£325,000	£101,500	£227,500	£214,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Matson, Robinswood and White City.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£207	£151	£173	£163
2017	£233	£183	£202	£174
2018	£240	£154	£208	£195
2019	£228	£202	£217	£188
2020	£258	£158	£216	£189
2021	£249	£211	£235	£210
2022	£311	£193	£276	£226
2023	£283	£188	£289	£247
2024	£297	£184	£292	£255
2025	£322	£184	£290	£253
2026	£403	£155	£287	£290

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail